Overcoming barriers to vaccination among U.S. farmworkers: a scoping review of targeted interventions and strategies.
Dolce, Roldyne; Barnes, Rachel; Ouellette, Lara; Cuccaro, Paula M.
Why this matters
Vaccination outreach to farmworkers rests on a small evidence base with consistent recommendations. Across eight studies, the strategies identified were mobile units at workplaces and community sites, culturally and linguistically tailored messaging, anonymous documentation, and mobile immunization records.
Abstract
This scoping review examines vaccine interventions targeting Hispanic farmworkers. Eight articles were assessed for common themes. Identified strategies include mobile health units at frequented community or workplace sites, culturally and linguistically tailored messaging, social media, anonymous documentation, and mobile immunization records. Multifaceted, community-oriented interventions are needed to address barriers faced by Hispanic farmworkers to improve vaccine uptake.